Lorne Currie v. FCA US LLC et al.

Summary

The United States District Court for the Central District of California ordered Plaintiff Lorne Currie to show cause in writing why the case should not be dismissed for lack of prosecution. The order followed the parties’ settlement-related stipulation and Plaintiff’s failure to dismiss the action after the agreed payment deadline.

Holdings

1. A federal district court possesses inherent authority to dismiss a plaintiff's action for failure to prosecute on its own motion.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the district court may act on its own motion to dismiss an action for lack of prosecution.
2. Whether the plaintiff should be required to show cause why the action should not be dismissed for lack of prosecution after failing to dismiss the case following the reported settlement.

Disposition

other